Do Cockrings help maintain an erection, or are they silly to

TOM1

Cockrings serve many different purposes for different people.
First, they are safe, provided that you do not wear one for more than 15-20 minutes at a time. Basically, they trap the blood vessels that drain the penis, allowing it to stay firm for 15-20 minutes at a time. Wearing one for longer than that risks that the structures will not be getting fresh oxygenated blood, and cells may start to die.

Second, the usual use for a cockring is to maintain an erection when either the male is too tired, or stimulation has gone on for too long, and he may loose the errection before either partner reaches a climax. This may be due to age, or lateness of the hour, or too much direct stimulation..... any number of reasons.

Third, the cockring can be used to add some spice to a relationship that has grown predictable. Imagine expecting the same ol', same old thing when you turn in, only to be surprised by your girlfriend telling you to lay back and slip a ring over your penis. Just the surprise of it is likely to make you swell with anticipation! So, it can be used for a little extra spice, for a short period of time.

You should NEVER fall asleep with a cockring in place! Make a pact with your partner that you will set a timer (baking timer that countdown to beep or ring, whatever) to make certain this won't happen.

Fourth, some women find their male partner too long for their vagina, or deep penetration to be uncomfortable at some times of the month. Others prefer more exterior stimulation, but find they don't get that "impact" or "contact" from their partner's genitals alone. In this case, a cockring can either act as a limiting device, keeping the shaft from driving too deep, but still giving both parties direct stimulation during intercourse. Some women prefer feeling the cockring around the shaft snuggling up against their clit... and there are some forms of cockrings that feature either a vibrator, an extension, or a finger that will do this job quite nicely.

This brings me to your final point. You say you have purchased FIVE of these items. I assume that you are speaking of the disposable kinds that feature a vibrator as part of the cockring. Yes, they are very good, but depending on how long you run the vibrator, the battery will go dead in about a half hour, and then it's over. Those types of cockrings expect that you will throw them out when the battery runs dead.

There are other styles that simply surround the shaft, but other more professional models thlat can be found at an adult sex shop will also encircle the scrotom as well as the shaft of the penis. Some are stretchy laytex, some are leather belts, some are velcro straps, some are rubber straps with snaps, and some are little more than string. Whatever form you buy or make from household items (cat collars, dog leashes come to mind) try to stay away from narrow rubber bands or single strands of string or cord.

While these make very effective pressure points for pinching off the veins, they also are murder to get off at the end of your session when everything is wet and slippery. Take a tip and go with a somewhat wider strap or something of molded laytex that has a portrusion that can be grasped easily and pulled off or released with just a tug or two. When that timer goes off, you'll want to have a quick release. (It kind of kills the mood to send your partner running to the kitchen to find a pair of sharp sissors or a knife to cut off a rubber band that has dug deep into swollen tissue!)

Finally, you asked when to apply the cockring. Usually, it is applied just before intercourse begins, or as soon as the male has a big enough or firm enough errection to accomplish penetration. Some guys try to put it on WITHOUT an errection in place, but that's difficult, as a deflated penis tends to squirm away and won't stay in place while you attempt to slip a ring over it or wrap a strap around it and the scrotum.... making fastening it more of a challenge. You also will want to apply it and tighten it BEFORE applying any lube to the genitals. That way, it tends to stay in place better. Set your timer as soon as you fasten the cockring in place. NOW!

LASTLY, some guys try to experiment with a firm metal ring, or a plastic ring (like a shower curtain ring or similar) and while that novelty may appeal, again we are left with the problem of quick release , or, once the penis swells to fill out and traps the blood in place, there may be no easy way of releasing or sliding that ring off when the timer goes off. Plan ahead.

Good luck, and let us know how this works out for you. At age 34, it is not very common to have erectile difficulties, but not unheard of. If this is an on-going problem with you and your girlfriend, you may want to speak with your regular doctor about it, and see if he has any additional options for you. (PS: I'll bet he's not as familar with all the types of cockrings that we spoke about here... but who knows!)

I use a metak keyring, can be had in different sizes..I only use it fo rmy ***edited by moderator*** ** inappropriate posting**, works great..

Hmm ought to look into shower rings..a bit bigger, maybe for my whole package

I had thought of key rings also. Be cautious that you don't get some skin pinched in one if it is a "split ring".

And, yes, it sounds a bit more safe that an shower ring... expecially since you're wearing it around just the penis.
Unfortunately, there's no quick release with a metal ring.

Keep us informed what you observe.

The main thing to remember is that a cockring is not a cure all and it takes time, experimentation, and, most importantly, the love and support of your partner.  This requires open communication.  Get the communication and emotional aspect under control with your partner before trying to bring hardware into the bedroom. Start with the softest and loosest and work your way up until you find the right size and material.  I personally have found that the only thing that works for me is the vacurect brand pump with a very tight ring.   This requires a lot of caution and diligence on the part of me and my partner.  However, it has really been worth it.  It took a while to find the magic combination but now that we have, it has really reduced the stress level and made for a much more natural feeling and amazing sex life.  Remember, it's a marathon not a sprint.  

I began losing my erection before I was thirty - still in my twenties.
Never until after I turned fifty did I have any problem getting an excellent erection - making it last has always been a different story.
The point being, I've used cockrings all my life - wouldn't attempt penetration without one - and they definitely help me stay at least hard enough for long enough.
When I was younger the only rings available - that I knew of - were the shiny, metal ones. Unfortunately when I was younger the erection I was able to get with the help of the rings was rock hard and stayed that way after ejaculation. There were more than a few times I worried I wouldn't be able to remove the rings and had nightmares re the Emergency Room.
Now I use the stretchable latex rings and I can remove them easily when the time comes.
Also, I vary the way I wear them - sometimes over the top of my penis and under my balls and other times I put a smaller ring only around the base of my erection but not under the balls.

How tight do you have to wear it to be able to stay hard after ejaculation?

You find that out by trying it.

I don't have an erection problem; but a premature ejaculation problem. Could a cockring help with this problem?

Yes, give it a go. ymmv

Im getting a ring today also im 57 thanks for the insight.

Will a penis ring keep meerect after ejaculation

one thing to note, if you're having erection problems at a young age (i did in my late 30s) is that may indicate other health problems, one specifically, vascular disease. you may have artery blockages elsewhere in your body, like your heart, as vessels in the penis might also be developing blockages. i had to have a coronary bypass a few years after i lost my erection.

To test the rings effectiveness I stroked my penis and slipped the ring on. It worked great and my wife was shocked with the hardness and size as she played with it and finished me off